5.31.2015

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A-M-E-R-I-C-A-N, 2015 Edition: Yes, they're back. This Storify collects all the hella racist tweets from the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee after two Indian American kids tied to win the top prize again.

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Spelling Race: "Instead of placing Indian-American spelling champions in a special category or demeaning them as un-American, we should be able to find a place in the middle by pushing back against the misleading race-based narratives that surround the Scripps National Spelling Bee."

#storyofsunny Justice for Sunny Kim: The family of Sunny Kim is asking for help in sharing her story. On May 2nd, 2015, the suspect, identified only by his surname, Lee (25), murdered his girlfriend Sunny Kim (26) by strangling her to death in her sleep after she broke up with him earlier that day.

Asian Fusion On The Rise In The San Gabriel Valley: Amidst the sea of traditional Chinese eateries, Asian fusion restaurants are on the rise in the San Gabriel Valley, catering to a crowd that grew up with traditional Asian food but are also inclined towards Western flavors. Clarissa Wei names the top Asian fusion restaurants in the 626.